I have fired 10,179 rounds down my 229 sport. I see no real evidence that the barrel is shot out or in trouble. Frankly I bought another whole top end as a backup just in case but I never expect to use it.

The 357sig is a great round, fun to shoot, accurate, powerful and easy to reload for.

What more can you ask for?

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10mm and 357sig, the best things to come along since the 38 super!